New member introductions thread ......

[RufusTFirefly]

Hello, just discovered this site and it looks great. Been acquiring milsurps for the last few months. I currently have a Spanish Mauser, 91/30 Mosin-Nagant, and an M1903 Springfield. Will be searching for an M1 Garand, M1 Carbine and an 03-A3.

Rufus...

[1NCCCH]

Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. Retired USMC MSgt, interested in US and EastBloc longuns circa 1930's to VN-era. Among others, now own several Nagants, SKS's, SA AKM, 1903-A3, M-1 Garand, NM M-14, and working on a repro VN-era XM-177E2. Cheers!

[trapper1]

I have only been collecting surplus rifles for 40+ years. I took the guns out of [one] of my gun safes the other day and took pictures of them to use online. I got a little tearful when I remembered back to what it involved to make these dreams come true. I could not have lived a better life. I realized that each one had its own story. I will post them as time allows.
Can there be a better hobby in life?

[Rocklobster]

Happened upon this site while looking for some info on a venerable old 1903-A3 that I'm in the process of acquiring. Looks like good info here. Hope I can learn something and (possibly) contribute something as well.

[ozark hillbilly]

TO: Everyone out there, Hello
FROM: ozark hillbilly
RE: Introduction
I am a new member as of tonight. Glad I found you. I am retired and busy at work collecting .22 caliber foreign military training rifles. As you might guess, I live in the
Ozark Mountains-----a very rural area of the Ozarks-----returned home after some
40 years of doing things "out yonder."

Am looking forward to hearing from you from time to time.

Sincerely, ozark hillbilly

[tudorw]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and was attracted because of the Canadian component. it seems values of military items vary between the US and Canada, particularly firearms. I am mainly a WW1 collector but still have many WW2 items. I am very much interested in finding a value for a K98 all matching numbers in original excellent condition byf 43 , nazi eagle markings, no cleaning rod. Later I hope to show my Snider Enfield and Martini Henry.

Cheers,
John (tudorw)

[Sgt.Jorgi]

Hello everyone.Can anyone help me determine value of a Peruvian Mauser modelo 1935 serial#43**. 17.5" barrel,bluing almost perfect.flat bottomed bolt knob,stock,receiver,bolt #s match.stock shows wear but no cracks.has star shaped symbols? scratched into stock both sides at butt.anyone know what these symbols mean?How much is this rifle worth? Thanks for your help.

[trunkmonkey48]

Hello everyone I am new to this site and I am a owner of a RIA 1903 and looking to find more info out about it

[rmille6161]

Joined a couple years ago and forgot about the site, but have found it again :-) I really enjoy 22 rimfires, military trainers, M1 garand is second most fun, this site looks great and will join in from time to time

[Akura]

Hello everybody ,
I am new to your community and a new collector as well . Looking forward to researching , sharing and chatting along the way. Currently own C No.4 Mk 1* long branch 1950 .303 and a Lithglow SHT.LE 1917 .303